Anemia And Type 2 Diabetes
What is anemia?
Anemia is a medical condition in your blood when either your hemoglobin or hemocrit are below normal. Hemoglobin is a complex molecule in your red blood cells that carries the oxygen to the tissues in your body. The hemocrit is a percentage of red blood cells to the total volume of blood contained in a sample. This condition can be temporary (rapid blood loss) or a long-term illness depending on the cause. Mild anemia may have mild or no symptoms, while more severe anemia...
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Anemia: Risk Factors
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Anemia: Resources
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